Empathic Design
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Hence

Spire by Hence

In sync  with today’s lifestyle

In sync with today’s lifestyle

We love our devices just as much as the next person. That’s why we chose to own the problem in our living spaces: out of sync with the digital world. Access to power outlets is often limited, inconveniently located, or completely blocked by furniture. So, could we develop a solution to make “plugging in” easier?

Truth

Truth

Our team went back to the core understanding of how we live today and began researching both current and future technology to design Spire, a transportable power source people would want and need.

Beauty

Beauty

Power, light, and sound come together in a customizable and flexible modular unit, with optional Bluetooth speaker, LED lantern, and task lamp with cantilevered-arm.

Outcome

Outcome

Standing just 30” in height, Spire provides surge-protected 120-volt power, with five grounded outlets and two 2.1 Amp 5-volt USB ports. And its sleek, hardworking design makes the system suitable for spaces as diverse as the dorm room to the boardroom.

Hence Mat

Hence Mat

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Hence Plank

Hence Plank

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Hence Totem

Hence Totem

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Hence Caddy

Hence Caddy

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